JP2006122367A - Control board unit in game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely prevent a fraudulent action such as fraudulently operating the control board in a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The control board 8 equipped with an electronic component controlling a game, a board side connector 82 to which an outer connector is connected, and a printed wiring 83 is housed in a board case 14 comprising a case body 12 and a case lid body 13 closing the case body 12, and an opening portion 131 exposing the board side connector 82 is formed in the case body 13. The board side connector 82 is formed by a first connector portion 821 secured to the control substrate 8, and a second connector portion 822 fitting to the first connector portion 821 being exposed from the opening portion 131 and capable of closing the opening portion 131. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a control board for controlling a game, and a control board unit in a gaming machine including a board case in which the control board is accommodated.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines, electronic components such as ROM for controlling games, board-side connectors to which external connectors are connected, and printed wiring for electrically connecting electronic components and board-side connectors are provided. An electronic control system is used to control the gaming operations of various gaming machines by mounting the control board provided in the gaming machine and connecting the external connectors on the various gaming machines side controlled by the control board to the board side connectors. Yes.

In addition, the control board is a board-side connector so that unauthorized modification such as replacement of the ROM of the control board, unauthorized operation such as piano wire entering the gaming machine, and unauthorized operation such as unauthorized operation of the control board cannot be performed. In such a form that only the surface is exposed, it is accommodated in a substrate case formed of a transparent synthetic resin material (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-178940 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the board-side connector is exposed from the opening provided in the board case, the board-side connector and the opening are caused by a molding error of the board case, variation in the mounting position of the board-side connector, etc. A gap is created between the edge of the board and the control board is illegally inserted by using this gap to insert unauthorized tools into the board case or to short the printed wiring around the board-side connector. May be manipulated.

  In view of the conventional problems, the present invention has an object to provide a control board unit in a gaming machine that can reliably prevent an illegal act such as an unauthorized operation of a control board using an unauthorized tool. And

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) An electronic component for controlling a game, a board-side connector to which an external connector is connected, and a control board provided with printed wiring are housed in a board case comprising a case body and a case lid for closing the case body. In addition, in the control board unit in the gaming machine in which the case lid is provided with an opening for exposing the board side connector, the first connector part for fixing the board side connector to the control board, and the opening The second connector portion is fitted to the first connector portion exposed from the first connector portion and can close the opening.

(2) In the above item (1), the periphery of the opening in the case lid is sandwiched between the first connector portion and the second connector portion.

(3) In the above (1) or (2), the first connector portion is provided with a flange portion that can conceal the printed wiring around the first connector portion of the control board.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(A) According to the invention described in claim 1, the board-side connector is fitted to the first connector part fixed to the control board and the first connector part exposed from the opening part, and the opening part can be closed. Since the two connector portions are formed, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act such as making an unauthorized tool such as a piano wire intrude into the substrate case by reliably closing the opening.

(B) According to the invention described in claim 2, the periphery of the opening in the case lid is suppressed by sandwiching the periphery of the opening in the case lid between the first connector portion and the second connector portion. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent the unauthorized tool from entering from the opening.

(C) According to the invention of claim 3, the peripheral portion of the first connector portion is provided with a fraudulent tool by providing the first connector portion with a hook portion capable of concealing the printed wiring in the peripheral portion of the first connector portion. It is possible to reliably prevent fraudulent acts such as illegally operating a game by short-circuiting a part of the printed wiring.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (slot machine) to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine with a front door opened, FIG. 3 is a front view of a control board unit, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the control board unit as viewed from below, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the control board unit with the board case opened, FIG. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the control board, Figs. 8 to 10 are enlarged cross-sectional views of the main part, and Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the main part. In the following description, the front side of the page in FIGS. 1 and 2 is the “front or front side” of the gaming machine, the back side of the page in FIGS. 1 and 2 is the “rear or back side”, and the left side in FIGS. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the right side is “right”.

  A slot machine as a gaming machine (1) has a rectangular front housing (2) whose front (front) is open and a pair of upper and lower hinge shafts (4) facing the left and right sides of the housing (2). ) And a front door (3) pivotably supported by the door.

  When the front door (3) is in the closed state, the upper and lower hook levers (5) provided on the back surface of the front door (3) are engaged with the engagement pieces (2a) provided on the housing (2). By doing so, it cannot be opened unless a predetermined key or the like is used.

  In the housing (2), there are three rotating reels (6) capable of changing and stopping display of identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols and numbers, and medals (including coins) as game media. A hopper unit (7) capable of storing and dispensing, and a control board unit (100) in which a main control board (8) for overall control of the entire game is housed in a transparent board case (14) described later. Based on the control signal output from the main control board (8), the liquid crystal display unit (31) provided on the back side of the front door (3) and capable of displaying various game information and effects, generates sound effects. Based on the control signal output from the main control board (8) and the sub control board (9) capable of outputting a control signal to the speaker (32), the lamp (33) that enhances the effect by the light, each rotating reel ( 6) A rotating reel control board (10) capable of driving and controlling a motor for rotating the motor and power to the main control board (8) And supplies the power supply (11) is accommodated.

  On the front face of the front door (3), there are a game information display window (34) through which the game information and effects displayed on the liquid crystal display unit (31) can be visually recognized, and three pieces of identification information of each rotary reel (6). A recognizable identification information display window (35), a plurality of information display windows (36) capable of recognizing various information displayed on a central substrate (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door (3), and a game A medal slot (37) for inserting medals when performing, a MAX bet button (38) for setting the maximum number of medals bet (3), and one for setting the number of medals to one A bet button (39), a start lever (40) operated to rotate all the rotating reels (6), and three stop buttons operated to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (6) (41) and a settlement button (42) operated when the game is settled.

  The MAX bet button (38), the single bet button (39), the start lever (40), each stop button (41) and the settlement button (42) are provided with operation detection sensors (not shown). (Omitted) is built-in.

  The game of the gaming machine (1) starts after the player inserts a medal into the medal slot (37) and then sets the bet number of medals with the MAX bet button (38) or single bet button (39). This is started by operating the lever (40) to rotate all the rotating reels (6). The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot (37) is determined by the medal selector (not shown) provided on the back side of the front door (3) to determine whether the medal is true or false. The medal guided to the hopper unit (7) and determined to be false is returned to the medal tray (3a) provided at the lower part of the front door (3).

  After a predetermined time has elapsed after the rotating reel (6) has rotated, the three stop buttons (41) are sequentially operated to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (6), and the stopped three rotating reels ( 6) Based on the combination of identification information, the number of medals distributed according to the presence or absence of a prize and the size of the prize is determined. When a prize is awarded, a medal tray (7) The medal is paid out in 3a).

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine (1) is described as a slot machine in which the game medium is a medal (including coins). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine (1) It may be a pachinko machine or slot machine in which the game medium is a pachinko ball.

  The control board unit (100) includes a main control board (8) and a board case (14) for accommodating the main control board (8) and preventing unauthorized modification of the main control board (8). Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the front surface of the main control board (8), that is, the mounting surface, a plurality of board sides to which various electronic components (81) such as ROM and external connectors (50) (see FIG. 4) are connected. A connector (82) (seven in this embodiment) is mounted, and a large number of printed wirings (83) are provided for electrically connecting the various electronic components (81) and the respective board side connectors (82). ing. The board-side connector (82) houses the first connector portion (821) mounted on the main control board (8) and the main control board (8) in the board case (14) as will be described later. Thereafter, since the second connector portion (822) fitted to the first connector portion (821) is divided into two parts, the first connector mounted on the main control board (8) in FIG. Only the connector portion (821) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the substrate case (14) is composed of a case body (12) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material fixed to the rear plate (21) of the housing (2), and a transparent synthetic material. The upper and lower semi-cylindrical parts (13a) provided at the left end are pivotally supported by the left end of the case body (12) so that they can be opened and closed, and the front surface of the case body (12) can be closed. And a case lid (13).

  The case lid (13) has a plurality of (six in this embodiment) fixing portions (6 in the present embodiment) coupled to the right and lower portions through engagement holes (13b) and a plurality of cutting portions (13c) on the right end. 13d), and with the engagement claw (12a) provided on the case body (12) engaged with the engagement hole (13b), one of the plurality of fixing portions (13d) is Cut the cutting part (13c) connected to the fastened fixing part (13d) by fastening it to the screwing part (not shown) provided on the case body (12) with a one-way screw (not shown) It can't be opened unless it is done. In addition, when the cutting part (13c) is cut by a formal inspection for the inspection of the main control board (8) housed in the board case (14), after the inspection, a spare one-way screw is used. The fixing portion (13d) and the screwing portion are fastened to fasten the case lid (13) to the case main body (12) in a closed state.

  The main control board (8) is fixed to the back side of the case lid (13) by screws (not shown) and is held between the case body (12) and the case lid (13). The housing is accommodated in the substrate case (14).

  An opening (131) for exposing the first connector portion (821) of each board-side connector (82) is formed at a position corresponding to each board-side connector (82) of the case lid (13). ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the board-side connector (82) includes a first connector portion (821) fixed to the main control board (8) by soldering, and the main control board (8) as a board case ( 14) After being accommodated in the case, it is divided into two parts, a second connector part (822) fixed to the first connector part (821) exposed from the opening part (131) of the case lid (13). Yes.

  The first connector portion (821) is provided around the connector body portion (821b) in which a plurality of terminals (821a) to be soldered to the main control board (8) are implanted, and the connector body portion (821b). And a flange portion (821c) that contacts the mounting surface of the main control board (8) and can conceal the printed wiring (83) in the peripheral portion of the first connector portion (821), and the connector main body portion (821b) On the left and right sides, hook pieces (821d) that protrude forward and elastically deform in the left-right direction are provided.

  The connector main body (821b) of the first connector (821) is exposed from the opening (131) of the case lid (13) when the main control board (8) is accommodated in the board case (14). To do. The external dimensions of the connector main body (821b) are the positional deviation between the opening (131) and the first connector (821) due to the mounting error of the main control board (8) with respect to the board case (14). Is formed smaller than the opening (131). In addition, the size of the flange portion (821c) is larger than that of the opening portion (131) so as to be able to overlap with the periphery of the opening portion (131) in the case lid (13).

  The second connector part (822) is provided on the front part of the fitting part (822a) fitted to the connector main body part (821b) of the first connector part (821) and the fitting part (822a). And a projecting portion (822b) projecting outward so as to be able to close the portion (131), and as shown in FIG. 10, the first exposed from the opening (131) of the case lid (13) By fitting the fitting portion (822a) to the connector main body portion (821b) of the connector portion (821), the left and right hook pieces (821d) of the first connector portion (821) are stretched as shown in FIG. It engages with a stepped portion (822c) provided inside the protruding portion (822b) and is secured to the first connector portion (821).

  As a result, the periphery of the opening (131) in the case lid (13) between the flange portion (821c) of the first connector portion (821) and the overhang portion (822b) of the second connector portion (822). The opening (131) can be closed in a state where is sandwiched. The positional relationship between the opening (131) and the second connector part (822) fixed to the first connector part (821) due to an attachment error of the main control board (8) with respect to the board case (14) is different. So that the external dimension of the fitting portion (822a) is smaller than that of the opening (131), and the overhang portion (822b) can reliably close the opening (131). It is formed larger than the opening (131).

  The plurality of board side connectors (82) are, from the left side, for power input for inputting power output from the power supply device (11), for sub control board output for outputting control signals to the sub control board (9), For display output that outputs display signals to the liquid crystal display unit (31) and the central board, for switch input that inputs operation signals of each operation detection sensor, and rotating reel output that outputs rotation control signals to the rotating reel control board (10) It is for external centralized output that outputs game data to a hall computer that centrally manages a large number of gaming machines installed in a game store, and for inspection that is used when inspecting the main control board (8). A corresponding external connector (50) is connected to the board side connector (82).

  As described above, the board-side connector (82) is exposed from the first connector part (821) fixed to the main control board (8) by soldering and the opening part (131) of the case lid (13). Since the second connector portion (822) is fitted to the first connector portion (822) and the opening portion (131) can be closed, the protruding portion (822b) of the second connector portion (822) is provided. Thus, the opening (131) can be reliably closed, and illegal acts such as allowing an unauthorized tool such as a piano wire to enter the substrate case (14) from the opening (131) can be reliably prevented.

  Further, between the flange portion (821c) of the first connector portion (821) and the overhang portion (822b) of the second connector portion (822), the periphery of the opening portion (131) in the case lid (13) is provided. In particular, bending and deformation around the opening (131) in the case lid (13) are suppressed by the pinching, and the opening (131) can be reliably closed to prevent illegal acts more reliably. it can.

  Further, the first connector portion (821) is provided with a collar portion (821c) that conceals the printed wiring (83) in the peripheral portion of the first connector portion (821). It is possible to reliably prevent illegal acts such as illegally operating a game by short-circuiting the printed wiring around the (821).

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the following various modifications and changes can be made to the present embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention.
(I) The main control board (8) is fixed to the case body (12).
(Ii) The number of board-side connectors (82) and openings (131) is changed as appropriate.
(Iii) The hook piece (821d) is provided in the second connector portion (822), and the step portion (822c) with which the hook piece (821d) can be engaged is provided in the first connector (821).

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming machine with the front door opened. It is a front view of a control board unit. FIG. 4 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3. It is the perspective view which looked at the control board unit from the lower part. It is a perspective view of a control board unit in the state where a board case was opened. It is a perspective view of a control board. It is an enlarged view of the B section shown in FIG. It is an expanded sectional view which follows the CC line in FIG. It is an expanded sectional view equivalent to CC line in Drawing 3 before attaching the 2nd connector part to the 1st connector part. It is a disassembled perspective view of the principal part.

Explanation of symbols

(1) Pachislot machines
(2) Housing
(2a) Engagement piece
(3) Front door
(3a) Medal tray
(4) Hinge shaft
(5) Hook lever
(6) Rotating reel
(7) Hopper unit
(8) Main control board (control board)
(8a) Terminal mounting hole
(9) Sub control board
(10) Rotary reel control board
(11) Power supply
(12) Case body
(12a) Engaging claw
(13) Case lid
(13a) Semi-cylindrical part
(13b) Engagement hole
(13c) Cutting part
(13d) Fixed part
(14) Board case
(21) Rear plate
(31) Liquid crystal display unit
(32) Speaker
(33) Lamp
(34) Game information display window
(35) Identification information display window
(36) Information display window
(37) medal slot
(38) MAX bet button
(39) Single bet button
(40) Start lever
(41) Stop button
(42) Checkout button
(50) External connector
(81) Electronic components
(82) Board side connector
(83) Printed wiring
(100) Control board unit
(131) opening
(821) First connector
(821a) terminal
(821b) Connector body
(821c) Buttocks
(821d) Hook piece
(822) Second connector part
(822a) Fitting part
(822b) Overhang
(822c) Stepped part

Claims (3)

An electronic component for controlling a game, a board-side connector to which an external connector is connected, and a control board provided with printed wiring are housed in a board case composed of a case body and a case lid for closing the case body, and In the control board unit in the gaming machine provided with an opening for exposing the board side connector on the case lid,
The board-side connector is formed by a first connector part fixed to the control board and a second connector part that is fitted to the first connector part exposed from the opening part and can close the opening part. A control board unit in a gaming machine.   2. The control board unit in a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the periphery of the opening in the case lid is sandwiched between the first connector part and the second connector part. The control board unit in a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a hook part capable of concealing a printed wiring around the first connector part is provided in the first connector part.

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